C. N. Ezekwesili

Chronic Toxicological Assessment of Aqueous Extract of a Combination of Nauclea latifolia Root and Acalypha torta Leaf on the Liver, Kidney and Heart of Wistar Rat

C. N. Ezekwesili, O. C. Ezeigwe, R. N. Asomugha, C. A. Ekwunife, C. C. Ekwealor, S. C. Adindu & E. C. Orji · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2023

Background: Nauclea latifolia and Acalypha torta are medicinal plants found in Nigeria with scientifically validated anti-diabetic properties. Although these herbal preparations are derived from natural sources, some of them may still possess the potential to cause some adverse r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2023/v14i1303

Anti-diabetic Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Vitex doniana Leaves and Cinchona calisaya Bark in Alloxan–Induced Diabetic Rats

C. N. Ezekwesili, H. A. Ogbunugafor & J. O. Ezekwesili–Ofili · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2013

Vitex doniana Sweet and Cinchona calisaya WEED are tropical medicinal plants endued with important pharmacological properties. The effects of aqueous extracts of V. doniana leaves and C. calisaya bark on alloxan-induced diabetes mellitus in Wistar albino rats were evaluated. Diab...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2012/1693

Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Activity Screening of Ether Extract of Afromomum melegueta Seed

F. U. Eneh, C. N. Ezekwesili, G. C. Ugochukwu & U. T. Okolo · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2017

Aim: The search for new antimicrobials as a result of antibiotic failure has led to the development of new antibiotic scaffolds. In the African sub-continent, this has translated to exploration of her rich flora for potential leads. This work investigated the antimicrobial potent...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2017/36869